North Cyprus Events Calendar from 27th April 2017

A list of events you can look forward to in North Cyprus. For those charity fund-raisers, venues etc. who would like to include an event in the Weekly Events Calendar, contact Chris or Margaret at cyprusscene.com. The Events Calendar is published every week on Thursday so please try to submit information to be included by Wednesday pm each week.

In addition, if you register as a member of northcyprusforum.net, your events can be included in the members’ calendar.

Steve Sydenham now has a new location for his books at the Deli Cafe in Alsancak. He will be there from 9.00am to 1.30pm on Saturdays with a large selection of second-hand books to choose from. The Deli Cafe is on the left hand side of the main road travelling from Girne, just past the Golden Lady and opposite the Capitano Restaurant. Steve looks forward to seeing his customers old and new.

Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro will be having a weekly Sunday Brunch event with music by saxophonist Ivan Lavrentev from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. A nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Kids WingTsun, Kyrenia – Fun and Fitness Summer School will be held 8.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday from 5^th June to 28^th July 2017 … To read more click here

15^th April – 15^th May

Heidi Trautmann will be having an exhibition of her work at the Rauf Raif Denktas Culture and Congress Centre in Famagusta … The opening is at 6pm on Saturday 15^th April and the exhibition will continue during normal working hours until 15^th May …. A wonderful chance for lovers of art to see Heidi’s work which may well be her last big exhibition.

22^nd to 29^th April

Richard Chamberlain will be having an exhibition of his 1954/55 photographs which were taken in Cyprus and also his 2 reprinted and updated books will be available … The exhibition will be held at I Belli Restaurant in Girne … 22^nd – 11am till late, closed on 23^rd, 24^th to 29^th – 3pm till late … Well worth a visit.

27^th April – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764

28^th April – Friday

The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Jazz Night with Cahit Kutrafali Trio, featuring Ezgi Akgurgun, from 9.30pm … 20TL entrance.

28^th April – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Fun Quiz starting at 7pm … Book your teams by calling Vicki on 0533 835 5133

28^th April – Friday

Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro, Alsancak – Rachel Saunby will be singing jazz and easy listening music from 8pm to 11pm … To book a table call 0548 838 4007.

29^th April – Saturday

Football – BTM Group 1 .. Tatlisu Seracilar SK v Karadeniz SK at Tatlisu Rauf Raif Denktas Stadium (at the roundabout at Tatlisu) … Kick off 4pm.

Football – BTM Group 2 .. Cankkale TSK v Yenisehir SK at Muharrem Dovec Stadium, Nr Famagusta … Kick off 4pm

Football – BTM Group 2 .. Civisil-Otukea SK v Yildirim SK at Civisil Sahasi, Nr Iskele … Kick off 4pm

Football – BTM Group 5 .. KaraoglanogluSB v Pinarbasi CSK at Karaoglanoglu Sahasi … Kick off 4pm

29^th April – Saturday

Rotary Club of Kyrenia Cosmopolitan will be organising a clean up at Kervansaray Beach … Meeting up at Paradissia Car Park at 10.30am, blitzing the beach and then sitting down to a fellowship lunch … Everyone welcome.

29^th April – Saturday

Deep Penetration Diving – Opening Party at Oris Beach, Alsancak – 4.30pm to 9.30pm

30^th April – Sunday

KAR 20^th anniversary – Dog Show at Wednesday market area, starting at 10.30am .. KAR plan to make this show extra special with an additional Anniversary class to the 10 fun classes … 5TL per class … Certificates, special Rosettes and prizes .. This is always a fun day to attend..

30^th April – Sunday

Football – BTM Group 3.. Bahceli v Gecitkale SK at Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium … Kick off 4pm

Football – BTM Group 3 .. Yarkoy SK v Bogazici SK at Maras Stadium, Famagusta (near the border crossing) … Kick off 4pm

Football – BTM Group 4 .. Dilekkaya SK v Incirli SK at Balikesir Stadium (right hand side going to airport) … Kick off 4pm

1^st May – Monday

RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133

2^nd May – Tuesday

Kaleidoskop Turizm is organizing a special day out for those who like to walk and also have an interest in botany and culture and the route will be one of the Besparmak trails along the mountain ridge … The walk is about 4 hours and is easy to moderate level of effort.
Interested walkers will be picked up at 09:00 at Lemar car park(s) (east or west of Girne),The price per person is 29 Euro / 25 GBP per person and includes:
transportation; guide; entrance fee … it will be around 7 hour trip. You can book by emailing info@kaleidoskop-turizm.com or call 0392 815 1818. Exact time of the pickup will be confirmed after booking.

2^nd to 6^th May -Tuesday to Saturday

2^nd solo Exhibition of paintings by Ozan Ozgenler “Wonderland meets Art Lovers” … The exhibition will be opened on 2^nd May by First Lady – Meral Akinci at 7pm and will continue until 6^th May … at EMAA, 4 Belediye Sokak, Yenişehir-Lefkoşa – Tel : 00 392 227 37 99 E-Mail : emaa.cyprus@gmail.comVisiting Hours:

Monday…16.00 – 20.00 : Tuesday – Friday….10.00 – 13.00…..16.00 – 20.00 – Saturday ……..10.00 – 14.00

3^rd May – Wednesday

Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro, Alsancak, will be featuring A Night at the Musicals from 7.30pm to 11pm … 2-course set meal – 45TL … To book a table call 0548 838 4007 … Similar themed events will be held every 2 weeks.

4^th May – Thursday

Note new time

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy The Quiet Man (1952) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764

5^th May – Friday

Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro, Alsancak – The Gypsy Brothers singing your favourite songs from 8pm to 11pm … To book a table call 0548 838 4007.

5^th and 6^th May – Friday and Saturday

Korineum Amateur Open 2017 which is a 2-day event … There will be a Halfway House BBQ service on both days … Individual Hole Prizes (13 : 5 : 8)

Hole in One Sponsor Airtech İphone 6 … The prize giving ceremony and Cocktail Reception will be held on Saturday 6^th May…. Members 10€, Visitors 100€

Players are required to submit a valid handicap certificate in order to win any prizes.

To sign up send your details to: proshop@korineumgolf.com or info@korineumgolf.com

6^th May – Saturday

RBL Bowling Match – Army v RAF at Olive Press Bowling Club … 11am.

6^th May – Saturday

Violin and Piano Recital at Bellapais Abbey starting at 8pm …

The artists are Yulia Starastsenkava – Piano and Firat Ozerin – Violin

The event is being held under the auspices of the Department of Culture and the Ministry of National Education and Culture and is in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips) … entry tickets are 20TL … For more information call 0392 228 9807

10^th May – Wednesday

Re-opening of Pizzanini Cafe/Bar in Catalkoy from 7pm … All welcome.

10^th May – Wednesday

Campaign for bone marrow donation via the Kemal Saracoglu Foundation .. This will be held at Anafartalar Lycee Ataturk Caddesi from 5pm to 8pm … Donors invited to give mouth swabs … ages 18-45 years

11^th May – Thursday

The Orphean Singers from Paphos are coming to Bellapais Abbey … For classical music lovers this is a must have date in your diary .. Concert starts at 8pm … Entrance is free .. To read more click here

11^th May – Thursday

Note new time

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Yentl (1983) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764

12^th May – Friday

Kyrenia Amateur Dramatic Society (KADS) will be giving a performance of a new situation comedy “Still Getting Older” at The Pia Bella Hotel, Girne … 65TL per person includes a 3-course meal … Invitations at Lambousa Saturday Market, The Food Lodge in Catalkoy or telephone 0533 848 5313 …. For TFR-members at our weekly Friday get-together at the Sea Point restaurant in Lapta. Ask for Sarah … Proceeds to KAR and SOS Children’s Village ..

12^th to 14^th May

The 12^th Strawberry Festival at Yesilirmak .. Lots of stalls and entertainment.

14^th May – Sunday

RBL Poppy Walk in the Lapta area … starts at JK’s Restaurant at 11am

16^th May – Tuesday

KAR 20^th anniversary – Open day at the KAR Animal Rescue Centre … KAR are inviting VIPs and members of the public to show off their wonderful Rescue Centre to show their great achievement and meet some of the many dogs and cats in their care …. More information to follow.

18^th May – Thursday

Note new time

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy 007 – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764

19^th May – Friday

Kyrenia Amateur Dramatic Society (KADS) will be giving a performance of a new situation comedy “Still Getting Older” at The Pia Bella Hotel, Girne … 65TL per person includes a 3-course meal … Invitations at Lambousa Saturday Market, The Food Lodge in Catalkoy or telephone 0533 848 5313 …. For TFR-members at our weekly Friday get-together at the Sea Point restaurant in Lapta. Ask for Sarah. … Proceeds to KAR and SOS Children’s Village ..

19^th May – Friday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be having a music quiz starting at 7pm .. This is in aid of Green Hill Cemetery .. For more information contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133

21^st May – Sunday

KAR 20^th anniversary – Dog walk and picnic at the KAR Animal Rescue Centre … You can bring your own dogs or walk one of the many in their care who are always excited about joining in a walk. … More information to follow.

23^rd to 28^th May

St Andrew’s Church, Kyrenia – Music Week … To see the programme click here and also an amendment to the programme click here

24^th May – Wednesday

Dogankoy Community Association will be having a pre-Summer Lunch and raffle … Venue and details to be announced soon

25^th May – Thursday

Note new time

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy The Big Blue (1988) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764

31^st May – Wednesday

Ozankoy Gardeners Forum will be held at 10.15am at the Courtyard Inn, Karakum …

5^th June – Monday

RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133

9^th June – Friday

RBL Charity Gala Night at the Savoy Ottoman Hotel, Girne with entertainment by Andy Crust and Sarah Jayne (from the UK) with their Dolly Parton and Frankie Valli tribute acts … £45 per person includes a 3-course meal, drinks and entertainment … For information or to book please contact Paul on 0533 856 3891 or email charitygala@rblkyrenia.com

10^th to 17^th June

Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Aphrodite Beachfront Resort, North Cyprus, Twice daily Yoga and Meditation classes/seminars : Half Day Trip to surrounding area : Half Board Food (Breakfast & Evening Meal). See article by clicking here

17^th June – Saturday

The Black Olive Cafe presents “Glastonvicki”. More details to follow later.

21^st June – Wednesday

Supper Club event at the Colony Garden … featuring the Funky Weekend Show who will deliver a really up tempo show and get you dancing right from the start … 3 course meal with new menu, welcome cocktail, and all drinks including imported spirits from 7.30pm to midnight … Ticket prices have been held for 4th year running at £55 per person … The event will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers).

3^rd July – Monday

RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133

9^th July – Sunday

Rotary Club of Kyrenia Cosmopolitan will be holding an auction and BBQ day at Jessics Bar and Restaurant in Karsiyaka .. This will be a fun afternoon with good food, great bargains and entertainment by “Peter Swings”.

6^th/8^th September – to be confirmed

RBL event at The Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta – 3 Musketeers – outdoor comedy.

16^th September – Saturday

There will be a Beatles show “BeatleMania” at the Girne Amphitheatre which will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers … This will be a brilliant night out to sing and dance to some of the finest music ever created … More details to follow.

21^st to 23^rd September

Poppy Riders Mount Olympus Challenge …Lapta to Mount Olympus and back finishing at the Olive Press Bowling Club.

27^th September – Friday

RBL – Proms in the Park at the Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta starting at 6pm.

2^nd October – Monday